Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes are rich, decadent treats featuring a molten peanut butter center encased in a moist chocolate cupcake. Perfect for a special dessert, they combine the smooth flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter with a gooey, lava-like surprise inside. Easy to make and perfect for warming up any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Optional Topping:
- Chocolate chips
- Sea salt
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with 6 paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate together by heating them in 30-second intervals. Stir between intervals until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Allow to cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
- Mix Batter: Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until incorporated. Then, add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a separate small bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Roll the mixture into 6 small balls and chill them briefly to firm up for easy handling.
- Fill Cupcake Tins: Spoon half of the chocolate batter evenly into each muffin cup. Place one peanut butter ball into the center of each cupcake cup on top of the batter. Cover the peanut butter filling with the remaining chocolate batter, ensuring it’s completely enclosed.
- Bake: Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes. The cupcake edges should be set while the centers remain slightly soft to maintain the molten lava effect.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cupcakes to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. They are best enjoyed warm to fully experience the gooey, molten peanut butter center.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh while warm for the molten lava effect.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to restore the gooey center.
- Optional toppings like chocolate chips, sea salt, or powdered sugar add an extra flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
